Call for Africa to collaborate on digital development
Kathy Gibson reports - African countries need to collaborate to ensure that the continent’s young population is connected and able to participate in the digital economy. This is the word from John Omo, secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU),...
Clean, reliable power key to Africa’s digital economy
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa and Africa must drive forward to create a digitally-inclusive environment that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs and lifts people out of poverty. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital...
Execs battle to pick tech solutions
A massive 92% respondents in the GlobalDots 2022 State of Innovation Adoption survey admitted they encounter challenges when buying solutions related to cloud, web and security. Organisations of all varieties rely on technology more than ever before. The constant...
Global online sales top $1,14trn during 2022 holiday season
While November's online sales were lower than in 2021 and 2020, Cyber Week deals and Buy Online and Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) offerings helped retailers drive success in 2022. Across the 2022 holiday season, consumers spent a total of $1,14-trillion online globally....
Cybercriminals keep up the pressure on users
In 2022, Kaspersky's detection systems discovered on average 400 000 malicious files distributed every day, indicating a 5% growth compared to 2021. The number of certain types of threats also escalated: for example, Kaspersky experts discovered the 181% increase in...
Sharp rise in cyberattacks expected in 2023
In a constantly evolving threat landscape in which cloud adoption continues to grow and passwords are highly coveted by nefarious actors, attacks are expected to increase sharply in the coming year. However, this is being met with incredible advancement and innovation...
Women more likely to buy now, pay later
Women are almost twice as likely as men to owe money to buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers, which allow consumers to spread the cost of purchases over a number of months. This is one of the findings of the UK-based Household Debt Report by the personal finance...
Tech innovations can boost healthcare access
The shortage of healthcare workers could rise to 10-million by the end of the decade, affecting access to care, inequities and treatment of mental health. A new report published by the World Economic Forum, Global Health and Healthcare Strategic Outlook, offers...
Data collaboration vital in tackling humanitarian challenges
A collaborative approach to data is fundamental to improving global stability and security, according to a new "Data for Humanity" report from Lenovo. The research indicates that companies successfully using data across several business areas are more likely than...
Employees trust robots – to a point
According to recent Kaspersky research, employees in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region (META) trust robots in performing ordinary tasks in logistics, transportation, and cleaning. However, they were less willing to trust robots with life critical functions,...
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Decision Inc achieves more Microsoft Gold
Decision Inc, an information advisory and execution organisation, has been awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status for Data Analytics. "To achieve Gold Analytics Partner status, organisations have to pass stringent examinations," says Henri de Bruine, GM: data...
Software AG, Dell take realtime streaming analytics to the edge
Software AG and Dell have unveiled a new Internet of Things (IoT) architecture that allows enterprises to perform real-time streaming analytics at the edge of the network, close to digital devices and sensors. Dell's Edge Gateway 5000 Series, designed for edge...
Datacentrix is Gold EMC Business Partner
Datacentrix has achieved Gold status in EMC's Business Partner Programme in South Africa. As a Gold Solution Provider Partner, Datacentrix plans to offer the full EMC portfolio of products across all sectors of the marketplace. "Becoming a Gold EMC Solution Provider...
Technology streamlines FICA, due-diligence
With the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) Amendment Bill due to be passed in the next couple of months, Mark Chirnside, CEO at ThisIsMe, says continuing to invest in measures to ensure compliance as an accountable institution (AI) remains a top priority in the...
Going paperless can make you more money
The environment and saving costs when moving a business to a paperless office are the two most popular benefits, writes Jeremy Waterman, MD of Sage Northern Africa & Middle East. While these two are important, there are many hidden positives that tossing paper can...
Big data, big solution for insurance
News that the UK insurance industry is prioritising big data in 2016 will not leave the South African insurance industry on the hop, writes Robin Wagner, vice-president: international insurance at TransUnion. Thanks to the Insurance Data System (IDS) created by risk...
Strato IT Group debuts mobile business app
Strato IT Group has launched its first mobile business application, StratoPOD. Aimed at logistics companies and their customers, StratoPOD is one of the first mobile business applications guaranteed to offer an immediate ROI with realtime visibility of delivery...
iCAM helps protect and monitor fleets
iCAM Video Telematics has launched its iCAM 852, now allowing fleet owners to stream live videos from multiple vehicles and from multiple cameras. It is a 4-camera mobile CCTV system and is manufactured locally. The iCAM 852 is designed to provide video solutions with...
Snapt names 4Di Technologies African distributor
Having secured $1-million in funding from local investment firm Convergence Partners, Snapt has announced the appointment of 4Di Technologies as its African distributor. Snapt CEO Dave Blakey says the move is an indication of the company's commitment to its home...
Go beyond the cloud
South African companies moving to cloud-based infrastructure need to understand that the cloud is not the end of the journey - it is just the first step on the way to truly revolutionary new ways of doing business, says Andre le Roux, Interactive Intelligence MD:...
Senior .Net Core Developer LW
Technical Skills: NET CoreExtensive experience with .NET Core and related technologies.Web APIProven expertise in designing and developing Web APIs.Clean Architecture and DDDStrong understanding and practical experience with Clean Architecture principles and...
Senior Java Developer (12-month Renewable Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading global Digital Solutions Tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly focused Senior Java Developer with experience in the financial and banking domains. The ideal candidate will have expertise in development and maintenance & support...
Full Stack Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
The role develops and maintains web services and interfaces that contribute to front-end and back-end development processes. To build new product features or APIs, perform tests, troubleshoot software, and fix bugs. Handles entire software applications from the system...
Senior .Net Core Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria
Technical Skills: NET CoreExtensive experience with .NET Core and related technologies.Web APIProven expertise in designing and developing Web APIs.Clean Architecture and DDDStrong understanding and practical experience with Clean Architecture principles and...
Senior Java Developer (12-month Renewable Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading global Digital Solutions Tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly focused Senior Java Developer with experience in the financial and banking domains. The ideal candidate will have expertise in development and maintenance & support...
Business Analyst/BA (Finance/Banking) ECM/ECMBA (contract – hybrid) TB
Job functions:Assist with the implementation of critical ECM Programme projects by overseeing the end-to-end ECM Programme Business Analysis activities. The current development capacity is insufficient to meet the demands on operational requests and projects and...
Enterprise Architect
Title: Snr Enterprise Architect Contract: ASAP - Dec. 2024 Environment: Hybrid / Remote Industry: Financial ServicesKey Focus: Defines and monitors adherence to architectural standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information,...
Software Developer (Remote) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
This is a remote position.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: You will form part of the Integration team and will regularly engage with your teammates and our clients to design, develop, test, implement and support the solutions that we have in place, and the solutions that we...
Business Analyst/BA (Finance/Banking) ECM/ECMBA (contract – hybrid) TB – Gauteng Pretoria
Job functions:Assist with the implementation of critical ECM Programme projects by overseeing the end-to-end ECM Programme Business Analysis activities. The current development capacity is insufficient to meet the demands on operational requests and projects and...
Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Title: Snr Enterprise Architect Contract: ASAP - Dec. 2024 Environment: Hybrid / Remote Industry: Financial ServicesKey Focus: Defines and monitors adherence to architectural standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information,...
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